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M278Ballon

Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir · NSN 5820-00-212-7172 · FSC 5820 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5820-00-212-7172 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5820-00-212-7172. Primary manufacturer part number: M278.
Features
  • Ballon — FSC 5820
  • FSC Application Data: RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT,EXCEPT AIRBORNE
  • 6 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Ballon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-00-212-7172, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5820 (No Item Name Available) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5820-00-212-7172
Primary Part NumberM278
Item NameBallon
FSC / FSG5820 / 58 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUs Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
StatusCANCELLED
FSC Application DataRADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT,EXCEPT AIRBORNE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
16276 Amphenol Corp Div Amphenol Aerospace Operations (USA)
M278 PRIMARY Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
23709CHANGEB Kingston Div of Scott and Fetzer Co (USA)
23709 Kingston Div of Scott and Fetzer Co (USA)
M278A Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
23709C Kingston Div of Scott and Fetzer Co (USA)
Related Parts
3455-00-222-9220INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,WOODRUFF KEYSEAT
1321-0406
5315-00-282-1511INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
16276
3510-00-575-0137INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,PADDING,COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY
16276
3040-00-801-7933INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,STRAIGHT
23709
5985-01-014-4924INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,FIXED
23709
5305-01-315-7052INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
3020-01-358-8659INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,HELICAL
16276
5310-01-417-1172INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HEXAGON
23709
5340-01-543-7053INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE
6515-01-590-5824INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,BONE
207.758

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5820-00-212-7172?

NSN 5820-00-212-7172 is a Ballon, manufactured by Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir, classified under FSC 5820 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5820-00-212-7172?

NSN 5820-00-212-7172 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 16276 (Amphenol Corp Div Amphenol Aerospace Operations), M278 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), 23709CHANGEB (Kingston Div of Scott and Fetzer Co), 23709 (Kingston Div of Scott and Fetzer Co), M278A (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5820-00-212-7172?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5820-00-212-7172: 3455-00-222-9220, 5315-00-282-1511, 3510-00-575-0137 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M278?

Key specifications for M278: FSC Application Data: RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT,EXCEPT AIRBORNE. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5820-00-212-7172 still in active supply?

NSN 5820-00-212-7172 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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